The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 81,900

€ 40,900

€ 81,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Maserati Ghibli S is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.8
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
118
195.7
113.7
190.6
195.7 in
Length
190.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.88 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.88 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
518 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
181.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data